Colts @ Texans (Houston -1)

Andrew Luck and the Colts are coming into the playoffs hot.  They have won nine of their last ten games, which includes a win over Houston just weeks ago.  Indianapolis is dangerous – their QB is healthy and in his prime, and the rest of the team is young and hungry.  Beware.  The Texan’s defense will need to get pressure on Luck to keep this game in their favor, which they are more than capable of doing, but I like the Colts to win this game outright.

Seahawks @ Cowboys (Dallas -2)

When it comes to quarterback and coach, I give the edge to Seattle with Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll.  Both have been here before and have won it all here before.  That being said, Dallas’ defensive front seven are among the most athletic and best in the league, and since adding Amari Cooper in October, their offense is far more potent.  They are also playing at home and starved for playoff run.  I like Dallas to win this game and cover the two points.

Chargers @ Ravens (Baltimore -2 ½ )

In Week 16 we saw the Ravens take care of the Chargers in a 22-10 victory – on the road.  And, rookie Lamar Jackson of Baltimore is proving himself to be quite a threat as a rushing QB and, at times, a capable passer of the football.  The Ravens have a solid run game which will allow them to control time of possession and the clock.  But, as much as it has been difficult for me to trust Philip Rivers and the Chargers in the past, I think they win this game.  This is probably Rivers’ last chance at a Superbowl run and this LA roster has been overlooked all season.  I will take Chargers getting the points, but I also think they win outright.

Eagles @ Bears (Chicago -6 ½)

Here we have young Chicago QB Mitch Trubinsky thriving in a rather creative offensive system under Coach Matt Nagy against the defending Superbowl Championship Eagles, and Nick Foles, who, for reasons unknown is magic this time of year.  I somewhat buy into Foles and the Eagles at this late stage and think they will give Bears a test.  But, I like the Bears’ defense to make a late play and take this game away from a Philadelphia team that is not what it was a year ago. Chicago will win, but they will not cover the spread.

Book it.  By the way, I am not much for betting the over/under, but if I HAD to, I would say Saturday games go over and the Sunday games go under.

*Betting lines via Westgate Sports Book